Bride

The bridal wreath is a relic of the corona nuptialis
used by the Greeks and Romans to indicate triumph.

Bride Cake

A relic of the Roman Confarreatio, a mode of marriage practised
by the highest class in Rome. It was performed before ten witnesses by
the Pontifex Maximus, and the contracting parties mutually partook of a
cake made of salt, water, and flour (far ) Only those born in
such wedlock were eligible for the high sacred offices.